I noticed a little while ago that a subtle new skirt shape was popping up amongst many of my favourite brands – the asymmetric hem. Rather than a big cut out, this asymmetric shape has just a small triangle of fabric peeking over the edge of the hem – but it’s this tiny detail that gets me. Today I’m going to share with you another before & after project – turning a (frankly tent-like) thrifted skirt into my own version of the asymmetric mini.
You may not be able to see it clearly in this photo but the original skirt had a waistline that was a little less than double my own, and that was a key element which allowed me to make the split hem.
A number of different asymmetric hem skirts inspired this project – including these two below – the Ellery
‘Wei Wei’ wrap skirt and a
Kahlo navy leather number. I was also lightly channeling the amazing skirt shapes in the Proenzer Schouler AW12 show (recap
here).
You need:
– An oversized skirt with a zip in the back (rather than the side). Look for one at least 1.5 times the size of your waist. I was super happy to find this Stella-esque printed number in my local thrift store for less than a dollar.
– Scissors
– A needle and thread (and sewing machine if you want to change the length of the hem like I did)
How to:
1. First I cut the skirt to mini length and hemmed it.
2. I put the skirt on (I have done it on the hanger here so you can see clearly) and wrapped it like a kilt or the way you would a towel, doubling the excess fabric over at the front.
3. I then pinned the folded edge to the front of the skirt, but first put it on a diagonal angle so that the hem dropped down to create the asymmetric shape.
4. Finally, I ironed and then stitched the top edge of the folded section to the front of the skirt, leaving the side edge free to allow for movement. I made sure to create a clean line along the waistband.
Wearing: DIY mini, Country Road Singlet, ‘
Karissa‘ Tony Bianco heels
what a great DIY! such a lovely skirt! gotta try it sometimes!
xo, Tina
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looks great!
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Less than a dollar??? Its perfect!
i can’t even talk right now. you did that so fabulously!!! WHAT A GrEAT DIYYYY!!! <3
Rory
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Brilliant idea and very simple!
Gaby C.
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this is amazing!! i love this DIY… so creative!
-laura
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Well done! Really lioke it a lot
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Love love love this idea! Especially with a patterned skirt like this one. Great reconstruction!
love this DIY! xo
Loved the idea and looks super cute.
Saw your blog through a comment from Jean from Extra Petite on twitter and I have to say I love this DIY. You made the skirt look super trendy and chic, I’ll have to try to one day! Thanks for the post!!
im sick of this black top. dont you have anything else to wear on your top?
Great idea!!!
Posts like this are exactly the reason why I LOVE your blog. Thx for that, I bought some patterned fabric and didn’t know what to do with it, and I think a asymetric skirt is just perfect! =)
Great! I love the result! This is a good idea! Well done!
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good job, i like your blog
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I literally gasped when saw you with (almost) long hair!
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great idea!!!and so simple to create!
Loved this DIY!!! you look gorgeous!
omg, you are such a genius, i love this!
xxx
I love this! It’s so simple but looks so good. I cab’t wait to hit my local charity shop too find a skirt for the project!
i love this! you made a cute skirt into a high fashion piece! well done!
xx,
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This is really cool and quit simple! Love the print of the skirt, it makes it so much more special!
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This is really cool and quit simple! Love the print of the skirt, it makes it so much more special!
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nice 😉
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love this DIY and its simplicity!! can’t wait to try it out!!
Perfect, it seems easy, so I think I’m gonna try it… I just got to find the perfect skirt. Thank you for your lovely ideas.
I LOVE THIS!! Totally on trend right now. I am about to get my scissors ready!
wow
so cool idea!!!
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Wow I love this, such a good idea! I always see the perfect items in vintage stores that are too big so it’s great that they can now come in useful!
it looks really good you pull it off well
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NEW DIY!!
too clever!
What a great idea. It’s completely different and so much better than how I thought you did it.
Like the print of the skirt a lot.
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Such a simple and cool looking diy! I really need to get to a thrift store and try this out! 🙂
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Your skirt DIYs are my FAVOURITE!
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I love this skirt. I will try to do it. =)
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Thanks.
Grettings 😉
The original cut of the skirt. Good idea. Thank you for your DIY! My sister love sew. We will try to do it.
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That is so amazingly clever!!! A quick question – do you have any “bulk” where the folded fabric is, or do you cut excess away? Thanks ever so much, I love your creativity and your blog!
That’s so cute! And a nice idea. But I don’t think I can find a skirt that 1.5x bigger than me. Hahaha!
Love it! Looks so easy to make! Will definitely try making it!!!!!
Can you please do a tutorial on this Helmut Lang dress too?
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That is an easy and smart looking functional skirt.The easy way to have pretty many clothes.Thanks for the help here.
Love the idea! 🙂 x
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I love this! So simple and so cute!
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Ah so clever!!! And simple too, was definitely wondering how to go about making a skirt like this easily 🙂 Thank you!
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Super cool look<3
Your Blog is so inspiring!! Would you like to follow each other?
xoxo Dani
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Absolutely amazing, I wish I had your sewing skills…
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Great shape for a skirt and a great print! I love when I can get away with just wearing a skirt and a simple top on a night out. A special skirt such as this one makes it so easy.
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My friend will love this! She likes customizing stuff for herself too. I have my own hem mini but I bought it somewhere. This activity can be a great bonding time.
Tell me, what is your association with tony Bianco shoes?! Reason being, is that you seem to be an avid wearer of them! I am curious.
Tell me, what is your association with Tony Bianco shoes?! You mention and wear them throughout most of your features!
that’s amazing ! you’ve got creativity plus sewing skills ! You’re like the ultimate fashion blogger 🙂